Quick Answer. Numerous conditions, from cysts and hernias to several types of cancer, can cause a lump or mass in the lower abdomen, according to MedlinePlus. A person who notices an abdominal mass should seek medical attention, and a doctor can determine a diagnosis.
Definition of scape. 1  1 : a peduncle arising at or beneath the surface of the ground in an acaulescent plant (as the tulip); broadly : a flower stalk. 2  2 : the shaft of an animal part (as an antenna or feather)
Plural scapulae (skÄp'yÉ-lÄ') or scapulas. Either of two flat, triangular bones forming part of the shoulder. In humans and other primates, the scapulae lie on the upper part of the back on either side of the spine. Also called shoulder blade. See more at skeleton.